Katmals? They are spread all over
the city. Unlike usual Katmals( bed bugs) which suck our blood at night,
Hyderabadi Katmals are a breed apart who does similar work during day
time. Mind you their sting might cost you anywhere between Rs 50 to Rs
500/-. Well those not familiar to Hyderabad might wonder who Katmals are
and what the word symbolizes? It is nothing but a friendly pseudonym for
Hyderabadi Traffic Policemen.

They are most active in doing or rather undoing their job. One just
cannot help seeing them at every other junction of the city, especially
at the end of the month. The following is a typical conversation when
they end up catching a scapegoat (Bakhra!!)